Can every bird in a mixed flock eat the same feed?

The youngest birds, species, and laying status all matter. Use the mixed-flock options to account for chickens, waterfowl, and other birds sharing the feeder.

When do chicks move from starter to grower to layer feed?

Follow the feeding stages on the specific bag. Start chicks on an appropriate starter, use a grower or developer for growing pullets, and move hens to an appropriate layer feed as they approach laying, according to the product directions. Meat birds, turkeys, and gamebirds need their own feeding programs.

Can young chicks eat layer feed?

Layer feed has calcium levels intended for egg production and is not an appropriate starter for young chicks. Keep chicks on feed suited to their age. If chicks share a feeder with adult layers, ask for a mixed-age feeding plan.

What is the difference between grit and oyster shell?

Insoluble grit helps the gizzard grind foods such as whole grains. Oyster shell supplies calcium and serves a different purpose; the two are not interchangeable. Use age-appropriate grit when birds need it, and plan calcium supplementation around their laying status and complete feed.

Can scratch grains replace complete feed?

No. Scratch grains are not a complete diet. Keep an appropriate complete feed as the foundation of the feeding program and offer scratch as an occasional treat, rather than mixing it into the complete feed and changing the nutrient balance.

What should I feed during a moult?

Provide an appropriate complete feed, fresh water, and consistent care while birds replace feathers. Avoid diluting their ration with large amounts of scratch or treats. Review the flock’s laying status and shared-feeder needs when choosing the feed.

Tucker Milling · Show Flock

Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Alabama-raised whole dried larvae: protein, energy, and calcium to complement your flock’s complete feed.

Bag: 10 lb bag
For: Flock

Guaranteed analysis

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Protein min: 40%
Fat min: 30%
Fiber max: 5%

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Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Guaranteed analysis

Nutrient	Basis	Amount
Crude Protein	Min	40%
Digestible Lysine	Min	1.8%
Crude Fat	Min	30%
Lauric Acid	Min	12%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	Min	0.75%
Crude Fiber	Max	5%
Metabolizable Energy	Min	2,200 kcal/lb
Calcium	Min	1.75%
Calcium	Max	2.25%
Available Phosphorus	Min	0.8%
Zinc	Min	80 ppm
Manganese (Mn)	Min	80 ppm
Copper	Min	40 ppm
Vitamin A	Min	800 IU/lb
Vitamin D3	Min	80 IU/lb
Vitamin E	Min	20 IU/lb

Feeding guide

Offer modest portions alongside complete feed appropriate for your birds’ age and purpose. Keep fresh drinking water available.

Do not let larvae or other treats displace the complete ration. Laying hens still need a feeding program that meets their calcium requirements.

For an amount tailored to chicks, a mixed-age flock, or a specific nutrition goal, contact our nutritionist. Store in a cool, dry place protected from moisture and pests.

Always follow the feeding directions on the bag tag. Questions? Ask our nutritionist or call (256) 582-2552.

Features & benefits

Raised in Northeast Alabama
Show Flock-quality diet formulated specifically for BSFL
Published nutrient guarantees
Not raised on human waste, pig manure, or rotting food waste

Tucker Black Soldier Fly Larvae are raised in our Northeast Alabama facility on a Show Flock-quality diet formulated by our company nutritionist specifically for black soldier fly larvae, with the goal of making them as nutritious as possible. These whole dried insects contribute protein, fat, and calcium to your flock’s feeding program.

Our published analysis includes digestible lysine, lauric acid, vitamins, and minerals. Larvae are an addition to an appropriate complete ration, not a replacement for it. Nutrient-rich treats still contribute calories and can change the balance of the overall diet.

Ingredients

1 ingredient, in the order the tag lists them.

Whole Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Dealers near you

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Questions about this feed

Short answers to what people ask. Always follow the feeding directions on the bag tag.

Every feeding question

Can every bird in a mixed flock eat the same feed?

The youngest birds, species, and laying status all matter. Use the mixed-flock options to account for chickens, waterfowl, and other birds sharing the feeder. Check your mixed flock →
When do chicks move from starter to grower to layer feed?

Follow the feeding stages on the specific bag. Start chicks on an appropriate starter, use a grower or developer for growing pullets, and move hens to an appropriate layer feed as they approach laying, according to the product directions. Meat birds, turkeys, and gamebirds need their own feeding programs. Find a feed for your birds →
Can young chicks eat layer feed?

Layer feed has calcium levels intended for egg production and is not an appropriate starter for young chicks. Keep chicks on feed suited to their age. If chicks share a feeder with adult layers, ask for a mixed-age feeding plan. Check your mixed-age flock →
What is the difference between grit and oyster shell?

Insoluble grit helps the gizzard grind foods such as whole grains. Oyster shell supplies calcium and serves a different purpose; the two are not interchangeable. Use age-appropriate grit when birds need it, and plan calcium supplementation around their laying status and complete feed. Ask about your flock →
Can scratch grains replace complete feed?

No. Scratch grains are not a complete diet. Keep an appropriate complete feed as the foundation of the feeding program and offer scratch as an occasional treat, rather than mixing it into the complete feed and changing the nutrient balance. Read University of Georgia guidance →
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- What should I feed during a moult?
  
  Provide an appropriate complete feed, fresh water, and consistent care while birds replace feathers. Avoid diluting their ration with large amounts of scratch or treats. Review the flock’s laying status and shared-feeder needs when choosing the feed. Read the Backyard Flock Moulting Guide →